We arrived at the airport at 9:30PM, December 30 2012. To transfer to the hotel we used Dominican Airport Transfer
They charged us $45.00 for the van. We had group of 5 people and. Took us straight to the hotel in no time. We had our personal guide Susan meeting us along with the driver, we didn't expect anything like that, so it was a pleasant surprise. She accompanied us to the resort and also helped us to book couple tours and came to say "good buy" when we were leaving, as we used the same transportation method to get back to the airport. Very reliable and on time.
Check in was fast and without any problems. We lived in the rooms 3301 and 3305, it is quite place as it is further away from all the commotion. Rooms were nice and clean. There is a bar in the rooms and soft drinks in the ridge, that got restocked every other day. There is safe, that worked just perfect and nothing got stolen from us. My teenage kids had IPODs, laptops, IPADS, you name it, everything came home safely. Lock you money, passports, electronics in the safe, it is big enough to fit it all.
We were leaving small tips for the people we got to know- bartenders and maids and it would pay off, although you do not have to do it
About food. We've been to a few resorts in Dominican Republic and Jamaica in the past and I can tell that food was very good. There are 4 restaurants on site, which you need to book. Hibachi and Mexican and Italian, but they are buffet style, but Steak House is full service restaurant and food was amazing. Also you have your regular buffet, that opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner, You would never go hungry
It was pretty windy and the ocean was busy and noisy. We spent a lot of time on the ocean, "riding waives", some people brought small surf boards for kids and it was a lot of fun, like sledding in the winter
Pool was very clean and swim up bar was busy starting at 11 AM,
Entertainment Team was the best. We've been to a lot of resorts, and I can tell you, that those guys do everything possible to keep you entertained and busy since morning till night, they are the best- A+. From crazy games at the pool to archery, aerobics in the water and on the beach, latin dance lessons and nightly shows and dance afterwards, it is amazing, how those guys keep going. If you are looking for the fun- this is the right resort to book.
If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer them, We had a lot of fun, it was hard to leave and looking forward to come back sometimes again

FrozeninMinnesota1

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I stayed at this resort with my son and a friend and her son for spring break last year. The staff at the resort were very friendly and helpful. I did have a problem with the firstroom that they gave me, but they quickly switched it with no problem. I think there could have been a few more choices for dining but overall it was good. For the money...it was a great trip!!!

LuvDR79 from Long Island, NY

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This was my first visit to punta cana and it was amazing.. The food was great, the drinks was great too but the better of everything was the service.. And the suite vip was the best i did for a little BID of more money. I will deffinely recommend this hotel and i hope NeXT year i go again with my family.

Traveller from Texas

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I really liked staying here I would rather chose this instead of the all inclusive I stayed in the second part of my trip. This is better for a solo traveller.
There are good restaurants in the town to eat, I recommend the one opposite the gas station. Plenty of souvenir shops outside.
The hotel was clean, the bed hard but I loved it. Staff doesn't really speak English but they are extremly helpful.
The only negative thing about the hitel is the distance from a beach I can see this might be a problem for dome people. - I took a motoconcho every day
As a summary I would love to stay here again it's a great deal.

Traveller from Miami

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